Alice the yellow lab takes a walk Thursday August 16, 2012 through the Monte Vista area with Guide Dogs of Texas mobility instructor Natalie Garza (left). Guide Dogs of Texas is a non-profit organization that

Guide dog trainer Natalie Garza of Guide Dogs of Texas walks with Alice the yellow lab through the Monte Vita area Thursday August 16, 2012. Garza, whose husband is blind, trains working dogs for those in need.

Guide dog trainer Natalie Garza of Guide Dogs of Texas walks with Alice the yellow lab through the Monte Vita area Thursday August 16, 2012. Garza, whose husband is blind, trains working dogs for those in

Natalie Garza plays with her husband Darrell's guide dog Monday August 13, 2012 in their home. Natalie is an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of Texas, and was inspired become an instructor after finding Egypt three years ago.

Natalie Garza plays with her husband Darrell's guide dog Monday August 13, 2012 in their home. Natalie is an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of Texas, and was inspired become an

Darrell Garza plays with his guide dog Egypt, Monday August 13, 2012 with his wife Natalie Garza who is an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of Texas in their home.

Darrell Garza plays with his guide dog Egypt, Monday August 13, 2012 with his wife Natalie Garza who is an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of Texas in their home.

Photo: Julysa Sosa, San Antonio Express-News

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Natalie and Darrell Garza pose for a portrait with their guide dog Egypt Monday August 13, 2012 in thier home. Natalie is in her first year as an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of Texas.

Natalie and Darrell Garza pose for a portrait with their guide dog Egypt Monday August 13, 2012 in thier home. Natalie is in her first year as an apprentice guide dog mobility instructor with the Guide Dogs of

Rene Rios works with Guide Dogs of Texas to train puppies from the time they are born until they are eight weeks old, to become guide dogs for the visually impaired. He is currently taking care of a litter of puppies from his home. After eight weeks they'll go with volunteer trainers.

Rene Rios works with Guide Dogs of Texas to train puppies from the time they are born until they are eight weeks old, to become guide dogs for the visually impaired. He is currently taking care of a litter of

Rene Rios works with Guide Dogs of Texas to train puppies from the time they are born until they are eight weeks old, to become guide dogs for the visually impaired. He is currently taking care of a litter of puppies from his home. After eight weeks they'll go with volunteer trainers.

Rene Rios works with Guide Dogs of Texas to train puppies from the time they are born until they are eight weeks old, to become guide dogs for the visually impaired. He is currently taking care of a litter of

Amelia Gill and her son Daniel, 12, are raising a yellow Lab puppy to be a future guide dog for the nonprofit Guide Dogs of Texas. They pose with puppy program manager Larry Gelvin.

Amelia Gill and her son Daniel, 12, are raising a yellow Lab puppy to be a future guide dog for the nonprofit Guide Dogs of Texas. They pose with puppy program manager Larry Gelvin.

Photo: Guide Dogs Of Texas

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Reagan High School sophomore Adam Heath, who is completing requirements toward an Eagle Scout rank, volunteered to build a puppy playground for service dogs in training at Guide Dogs of Texas.

Reagan High School sophomore Adam Heath, who is completing requirements toward an Eagle Scout rank, volunteered to build a puppy playground for service dogs in training at Guide Dogs of Texas.

Photo: Courtesy Photo

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Lou Anne Williams is sight impaired and with the help of her guide dog "Bonney" she navigates through downtown San Antonio with relative ease. Williams volunteers some of her time to Guide Dogs of Texas.

Lou Anne Williams is sight impaired and with the help of her guide dog "Bonney" she navigates through downtown San Antonio with relative ease. Williams volunteers some of her time to Guide Dogs of Texas.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Cooper, a 5-year-old yellow lab sits in his owner's living room on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Cooper is a guide dog provided to Ed Barrett by Guide Dogs of Texas.

Cooper, a 5-year-old yellow lab sits in his owner's living room on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Cooper is a guide dog provided to Ed Barrett by Guide Dogs of Texas.

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Ed Barrett plays with his yellow lab and guide dog, Cooper, at their home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. The almost six-year-old dog was donated through Guide Dogs of Texas.

Ed Barrett plays with his yellow lab and guide dog, Cooper, at their home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. The almost six-year-old dog was donated through Guide Dogs of Texas.

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Sarah Mumme, left, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, puts a dog back in the air conditioned van where others wait to be trained in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Sarah Mumme, left, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, puts a dog back in the air conditioned van where others wait to be trained in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Jamie Landy, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, motions forward to guide dog "Seymour" during a walking training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Jamie Landy, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, motions forward to guide dog "Seymour" during a walking training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Jamie Landy, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, motions to "Seymour", a guide dog in training, to avoid an obstacle on the sidewalk during a training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Jamie Landy, an instructor with Guide Dogs of Texas, motions to "Seymour", a guide dog in training, to avoid an obstacle on the sidewalk during a training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday,

Sarah Mumme, of Guide Dogs of Texas, opens the door for guide dog in training "Audio" after a training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Sarah Mumme, of Guide Dogs of Texas, opens the door for guide dog in training "Audio" after a training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Sarah Mumme, left, of Guide Dogs of Texas, praises "Seymour", a 1 1/2 year old Goldador, after a walking training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. At right is Jamime Landy another instructor.

Sarah Mumme, left, of Guide Dogs of Texas, praises "Seymour", a 1 1/2 year old Goldador, after a walking training session in the downtown area of San Antonio, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. At right is Jamime Landy

"Audio", right, a guide dog in training, looks to guide dog instructor Sarah Mumme, of Guide Dogs of Texas, for praise after stopping with her two front feet on the curb letting the person know there is a step up. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.

"Audio", right, a guide dog in training, looks to guide dog instructor Sarah Mumme, of Guide Dogs of Texas, for praise after stopping with her two front feet on the curb letting the person know there is a step

Larry Gelvin, a civilian volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas works with the organization's newest puppy, Elmo, a yellow Lab/golden retriever mix.

Larry Gelvin, a civilian volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas works with the organization's newest puppy, Elmo, a yellow Lab/golden retriever mix.

Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, San Antonio Express-News

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Larry Gelvin, a civilian volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas works with the organization's newest puppy, Elmo, a yellow Lab/golden retriever mix.

Larry Gelvin, a civilian volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas works with the organization's newest puppy, Elmo, a yellow Lab/golden retriever mix.

Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, San Antonio Express-News

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Lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie waits for Sandy Merrill command as they go into a coffee shop in downtown San Antonio on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, An apprentice instructor, Merrill works for Guide Dogs of Texas.

Lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie waits for Sandy Merrill command as they go into a coffee shop in downtown San Antonio on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, An apprentice instructor, Merrill works for Guide Dogs

With gestures and voice commands, Sandy Merrill, an apprentice instructor, teaches lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie for her guide dog future during an excursion in downtown San Antonio on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. The two are from the Guide Dogs of Texas.

With gestures and voice commands, Sandy Merrill, an apprentice instructor, teaches lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie for her guide dog future during an excursion in downtown San Antonio on Monday,

Sandy Merrill, an apprentice instructor, crosses a street with lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie in downtown San Antonio on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. The dog is being trained as a dog for the blind by Guide Dogs of Texas.

Sandy Merrill, an apprentice instructor, crosses a street with lab/golden retriever mix 2-year-old Brendie in downtown San Antonio on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. The dog is being trained as a dog for the blind by

Alice the yellow lab takes a walk with her trainer Natalie Garza in Monte Vista Thursday August 16, 2012. Garza is with Guide Dogs of Texas, a non-profit organization that offers trained guide dogs to visually

Guide Dogs of Texas is looking for volunteers to raise puppies and offer a home to a female dog in their breeding program.

Puppy raisers care for puppies from 8 weeks old to about 18 months. GDTX managers will meet with puppy raisers and provide training that includes teaching basic commands and introducing puppies to different environments.

A brood holder also is needed to provide a safe environment where new litters can be born and cared for up to 8 weeks old.

Volunteers must be at least 18, be available to care for the dogs most of the day, and live within a two-hour radius of San Antonio.